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Allen & Heath has announced it will introduce a brand new product to its range at PLASA, the ICE-16, a 16 In/16 Out audio interface allowing performers and audio engineers to easily capture high quality multi-track recordings direct to a USB drive or interface to a computer.

​Fitted into a compact 1U rack design, ICE-16 is capable of studio quality interfacing, converting and bi-directional streaming of 16 channels over high-speed USB or FireWire at 24 bit, 96kHz resolution. Alternatively, 16 channels can be simultaneously recorded straight to a USB hard drive or memory stick at up to 24bit 48kHz resolution .wav file. The ICE-16 is expandable, so you can link units together and synchronize recording of many channels.

ICE-16 connects to any audio mixer or analogue source using ¼” jacks for the inputs and RCA phono connectors for the outputs. Signal and peak metering is provided for each channel and can be switched to show input or output. Headphone monitoring is also included and switches on each channel enable checking of individual or multiple channels. ASIO drivers and Core Audio compliance ensure full compatibility with all the main DAWs, including Logic, Sonar, Cubase and Pro Tools.

ICE-16 features

• 16 analogue Inputs, 16 analogue Outputs.
• Front USB socket for easy capture to USB storage devices.
• Hybrid FireWire (IEE1394) / USB2 .0 16×16 audio interface.
• Industry standard wav file format.
• Up to 6 hours of 16 channel audio on a 32GB USB stick.
• Signal Present and Peak LED metering on each channel.
• Mono headphone bus for Input or Output monitoring.
• Daisy chain multiple units over FireWire.
• Familiar Transport buttons and intuitive controls.

The ICE-16 will be £699 GPB inc. VAT.

More information: Allen & Heath / ICE-16

Allen & Heath has announced the ZED-16FX and ZED-18, two new models to its ZED range of multi-purpose live sound and recording mixers.

The new ZED-16FX and ZED-18 each have 10 fully-featured mono channels and 3 or 4 dual stereo channels, respectively, fulfilling the demand for increased channel counts in a compact format.

In keeping with the rest of the range, both mixers have a connection for USB send and return for recording, playback and effects. The 10 mono Mic/Line inputs feature Allen & Heath’s acclaimed DuoPre two stage preamp, 3-band MusiQ EQ with swept mid frequency, and 100mm faders, all in a compact, rack mountable format. The stereo inputs have 2-band EQ and inputs for extra sources, and there are 4 auxes accessible from each mono and stereo channel.

Additionally, the ZED-16FX has a built-in FX processor with TAP tempo delay settings and a 24 bit/48kHz conversion rate, with access to a comprehensive set of 16 in-house designed effects derived from Allen & Heath’s iLive pro touring digital mixing system.

“The ZED-18 and 16FX are the perfect size and format for so many applications. In a rack-sized chassis we’ve packed in 10 mono channels while retaining all the stereo inputs (on ZED-18 there are 7 stereo inputs including the USB). The monitoring and output configuration is the same as the ZED-14 and 12FX, which is really useful in both live sound mixing and studio situations, and they are designed and built to last for ages. Having just used one for a fantastic gig with The Deadly Gentlemen (perk of the job!), I can say that they are an absolute joy to mix on!” comments Allen & Heath R&D designer, Mike Griffin.

Cakewalk’s SONAR X1 LE music production software is bundled with the ZED-18 and 16FX mixers, enabling the user to perform many different tasks, for live performance, live recording, studio recording, or studio mixing. The combination of ZED and SONAR allows the user to capture a straightforward recording of a stereo mix, record tracks individually to build up a song, or insert an FX plug-in from SONAR.

ZED mixers are built to a professional standard, with rotary controls secured to the front panel with steel nuts and high quality components have been used throughout, including Neutrik mic XLR and 1/4″ jack connectors.

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Allen & Heath has introduced the Xone:K2, a professional DJ MIDI controller.

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Xone:K2 is an elegant, compact controller for any DJ software. With no fewer than 52 hardware controls providing up to 171 MIDI commands across 3 layers – plus the ability to link multiple units – Xone:K2 has the power and flexibility to put you in touch with everything from the essential functions to the fine nuances of your chosen software.

Quick and simple mapping lets you create a unique layout that mirrors your style and puts the functions that matter at your fingertips, whilst 3 colour illuminating switches give at-a-glance feedback.

Xone:K2 comes packed in a robust black padded case as standard. The case doubles as a stand, bringing the K2 up to the same height as most pro DJ mixers.

Xone:K2 features

• 52 hardware controls providing up to 171 MIDI control commands across three layers.
• Customisable Latching Layers system.
• Back lit switches with individually accessible tri-colour LED illumination.
• Four-channel 48kHz internal soundcard.
• Carry case that doubles as a stand is included with the product.
• USB Bus Powered.
• X:Link to interface to Xone:DB range or to link multiple units.

The Xone:K2 will be available January, 2012, for £199 GBP (SRP) ex VAT.

More information: Allen & Heath / Xone:K2

Mixed In Key, makers of award-winning Harmonic Mixing software used by world-renowned DJs, has launched their second annual DJ contest.

DJs around the world are invited to showcase their favorite music genre in a 10-15 minute mix that will be judged by some of the top talents in the industry. The winner and the runner-up will receive DJ packages worth more than $6,000 in combined retail value.

DJ Contest prizes

• The First Place winner will receive:
  • A pair of Event Opal 750-Watt Active Monitor speakers featuring Variable Impedance Flared Ports to eliminate artifacts and noise, a new ULD tweeter design, and 8″ EX8 Drivers for solid bass.
  • A copy of Serato Scratch Live, the ultimate software/hardware DJ solution featuring cueing, looping, keylock, the SP-6 Sample Player and DJ FX.
  • A copy of Ableton Live 8 Suite featuring new Groove and Warping engines, Looper, 5 new effects (Vocoder, Multiband Dynamics, Overdrive, Limiter, and Frequency Shifter), and many workflow enhancements.
  • Lifetime licenses for all Mixed In Key products, current and future.
  • A Rane SL 3 Audio Interface, a 24-bit USB 2.0 interface that connects turntables to a computer and a mixer and can control up to 3 virtual decks in Scratch Live 2.0.
  • A $250 Gift certificate from Beatport, the recognized leader in electronic dance music downloads for DJs and club music.
  • A $250 Gift certificate from Traxsource, a digital music store for underground music.
  • Ableton and Serato’s “The Bridge” Technology.
• The Runner-up will receive:
  • An Allen & Heath Xone:DX MIDI Controller.
  • A copy of Serato ITCH software.
  • Beatport gift certificate for $150.

The entry deadline is November 25, 2010.

More information: Mixed In Key